Freezing Day Surprise: Catfish Caught in a Stocked Trout Pond

Despite the freezing temps, I decided to hit a pond that had been stocked with trout a few days earlier. The plan was simple: make a few casts, see if any trout were still cruising, and try to squeeze in a quick catch before the cold chased me off. After working the bank for a bit, I managed to land one nice trout — not a fast bite, but enough to make the trip worth it. But the real surprise of the day wasn’t mine. A group of fishermen down the shoreline were absolutely dialed in. Between the three of them, they’d already stacked up eleven trout… and then things got interesting. Out of nowhere, one of them hooked into a catfish — in a trout pond, in freezing weather. Total curveball. Watching them fight that catfish in the cold was honestly the highlight of the morning. It’s one of those reminders that fishing always has a way of surprising you, even when you think you know what’s in the water. Some days you’re the one catching. Some days you’re the one watching the magic happen. Either way, it’s all part of the fun. Tight lines, Average Angler Life 🎣

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